Motion sickness while driving

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for all the advice lately—seriously, you guys are the best. Now that summer is finally hitting and things are heating up, I’m hoping the AC in the buses and cars actually kicks in so I can breathe a little easier, haha. Fingers crossed! Anyway, if anyone else has some extra tips or tricks to share, please 🙂

I get motion sickness quite frequently when I'm riding the bus or taking the train, but I’ve found a way to manage it: I just sleep through it. I can usually tell when the nausea is about to kick in, so I make sure to fall asleep before it hits. Seriously. If you can actually drift off, it really helps. 👍

Yeah, I’m totally with you there—that's definitely my sweet spot too—but man, sometimes sleep just refuses to happen, no matter how hard I try 😢 Like, if I'm catching a flight early in the morning or maybe heading out in the afternoon, I can pass out in a heartbeat, but trying to nap during the day? Forget about it, zero chance

I’m dealing with the exact same thing... every single time I take a Greyhound, I feel like garbage (and yeah, we're talking bus travel here). For now, Dramamine is my only lifeline, but we'll see how things go... I heard ginger is actually killer for motion sickness. Just grab some regular ginger from the grocery store or maybe check a pharmacy for some essential oil—you can just dab a little on a cotton ball and sniff it whenever you start feeling nauseous...
Also, apparently putting a newspaper on your stomach helps because the weight calms everything down...

Good luck!

electricsailor13 said:I get motion sickness quite frequently when I'm riding the bus or taking the train, but I’ve found a way to manage it: I just sleep through it. I can usually tell when the nausea is about to kick in, so I make sure to fall asleep before it hits. Seriously. If you can actually drift off, it really helps. 👍

Well, I can't do that. Even if I do manage to drift off, the nausea usually jolts me awake right in time to lose my lunch. Then I'll pass out again, only to wake up an hour or two later and start the whole cycle over. It’s a miserable loop until the trip ends.
As for that ginger remedy? No chance. Just the smell of the stuff is enough to make me want to heave. 😬

Long live the drama 👋 🙂

Even if I haven't touched them in years...

Is it possible to outgrow this condition? I used to struggle even with just a few 12 miles glasses. Now, I've managed to go over 99 miles without any issues 🙂

haha, you totally nailed the placement of that second smiley in your post! 😬

Hello, I’m starting this thread to see if anyone has heard of or tried any new motion sickness tablets—I think they were from Bell—that don't make you drowsy? I have a long bus ride coming up for an exam, and traveling without Dramamine is out of the question. The problem is, Dramamine knocks me out completely, which is the last thing I need before a test. To make matters worse, I can't rely on coffee to stay awake because I'm overly sensitive to caffeine. Has anyone actually tried these newer options? Does the advertising hold up—do they actually work without the heavy sedation?
Thanks for any info 🙏

Yeah, those pills usually make you a bit drowsy... though I have heard some people find relief from nausea by using baking soda😎

And it’s always a good idea to keep some pretzels on hand...

Avoid reading while you're on the bus—that’s just a one-way ticket to motion sickness.

Before you head out and while you're actually on the road—skip the dairy entirely. No milk, no cheese, nothing. Stick to dry, salty stuff instead—think crackers, toast, or maybe some sausage (way better than deli meat!). Stick to water or tea, too. If you really need a little energy boost, a tiny bit of fruit or a square of chocolate is fine, but keep it minimal.
Avoid reading while the car is moving—no bending over or twisting around either... honestly, even just texting on my phone makes me feel a bit off!

I get motion sickness in just about every type of vehicle—cars, trains, ferries, boats, planes... honestly, a bicycle is the only thing that works for me 😬...

Whenever I have to travel, I end up taking Dramamine, but it just completely knocks me out and I spend the whole trip sleeping. Even after I finally arrive at my destination, I still feel totally drugged for the rest of the day and just want to nap constantly... so, Dramamine isn't exactly a winning solution for me
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Has anyone heard of those magnetic bracelets? Do they actually do anything, and where can I even find them
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Or maybe there's something else out there? Pills, supplements, anything? Just as long as I don't spend the entire day passed out
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thanks

Are you taking the entire tablet at once? You might want to consider starting with just half. It likely wouldn't feel quite as overwhelming, yet it should still be effective.

Nathan Gomez8 said:Are you taking the entire tablet at once? You might want to consider starting with just half. It likely wouldn't feel quite as overwhelming, yet it should still be effective.

I take the whole thing because...

I actually need it for my trip to the coast... my partner has a boat, and we want to head out further than the local beach every day to find some peace and quiet away from the crowds, but my motion sickness is a serious issue. That boat rocks so much that I feel dizzy even after I step off. Even when I lie down in bed later, the room keeps spinning.👎
And I really don't want to be popping Dramamine every single day.🤷..

Anyway, thanks.😉

Ugh, I totally feel you on that one. I’m dealing with the exact same thing. Honestly, I just rely on Dramamine, so I don't really have any better advice to offer... plus, it leaves me feeling like a total burnout, just sleeping through the entire day. The only way I can actually handle being on the water is if I'm the one behind the wheel... so, when you're out on the boat, maybe try grabbing an oar and just... start rowing? Just give it a shot. Maybe it'll distract you enough so you don't feel so sick... who knows. I'm not exactly an expert here 🤷 and hey, maybe sing some songs while you row 🙂 🙂 🙂

Ugh, tell me about it. I’m dealing with the exact same thing. Honestly, even Dramamine makes me feel like death—as soon as I take one, I’m basically out for the count. I’ve tried everything under the sun: those motion sickness wristbands, those little lozenges, you name it, I've swallowed it, and absolutely nothing worked. It was way worse when I was younger, too, but somehow now I can actually manage to endure a trip without losing my mind. 🙂

Jamie Barnes60 said:Ugh, tell me about it. I’m dealing with the exact same thing. Honestly, even Dramamine makes me feel like death—as soon as I take one, I’m basically out for the count. I’ve tried everything under the sun: those motion sickness wristbands, those little lozenges, you name it, I've swallowed it, and absolutely nothing worked. It was way worse when I was younger, too, but somehow now I can actually manage to endure a trip without losing my mind. 🙂

It’s honestly the worst feeling once the drink actually hits... like I’ve been driving around for half an hour already... luckily, she's finally asleep...
So, those bracelets and candies? Yeah, skip them. Don't bother testing them out... definitely not worth the trouble. Luckily, I’m mostly driving these days, so I don't always need to rely on my pills anyway... 🙂

Hey, I finally tracked down those bracelets - link
So, looks like that 😢 idea was a total bust... there's just no saving me now 🙂 🙂 🙂

Rebecca Scott said:Hey, I finally tracked down those bracelets - link
So, looks like that 😢 idea was a total bust... there's just no saving me now 🙂 🙂 🙂

I’m telling you, just try rowing (and singing 😁)

If I actually started singing, the fish would probably die from sheer misery 😂 🤣... and let's be real, I'm way too clumsy for rowing 🤣 😬... besides, the boat has a motor (which, okay, doesn't always work, but let's not get bogged down in the details), so there's really no need to row anyway...